Warren represents a new generation of leadership

12:05 AM,
Sep. 29, 2013

Rochester City Council President and Democratic mayoral candidate Lovely Warren on the steps of City Hall.

Written by

William A. Johnson

In the aftermath of Lovely Warren's stunning Democratic primary victory, many people have stepped forward with genuine congratulations and advice. Two contrary examples, expressing overconfidence and fear, appeared in your Sept. 22 edition.

Democratic Chairman Joseph Morelle offered a gracious and conciliatory statement to Ms. Warren, given his support of her primary opponent. But as he has done in the past, he overlooked the very important fact that she must win the November general election before she can become the "promising incumbent" and his "strong partner" in Albany.